One-Step and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to solve, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13

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Solve: 5x + 4 = -6

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x = -2

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Solve: -5 - 6a = -59

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a = 9

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Solve: 5d - 6 = 9

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d = 3

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Solve: 2k + 12 = -4

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k = -8

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 7 = 32?

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Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.